For me it's Alpha skincare. Great glycolic acid products and very affordable. The body creams are heaven. They are on the strong side, so they are for people with experience particularly for the facial products. I think they've started formulating products with lower percentages now. I was turned on to the brand 20 years ago by my friend who's a dermatologist (they changed their name since then to Alpha It used to be alpha hydrox). She gave me samples, and I was hooked! Great product, great price, no unneeded ingredients and no fragrance. Edit to add- PC 4% BHA and PC BHA body lotion. I've purchased them well over a dozen times.
I’ve repurchased the ordinary 20% aha bha red mask peel. I rarely use it on my face. Sometimes I will in the summer, but my feet are the best thing using that for! During covid I couldn’t go get pedicures and I used that after getting out of the shower for about 20 min or so and it works so well!!
@@whitney1677 I use it all over my foot and ankle! I’ll also use it on arms and legs too, just not leave it on as long as I do my feet. Seriously try it out! It feels so nice!
Love the series thank you. For you saying its a repurchase really means something to me. I've seen your declutter videos so I know you have a ton of stuff to use. Fun series thanks.
Oh thank you so much! 😃 It's crazy, out of everything I've tried most products just don't blow me away. It takes a lot for me to want to repurchase something, especially when instead I could be trying something new.
Loving this “only” series from you! I just have one exfoliant I use right now, since I’m new to tretinoin. I love the Inkey List PHA toner! Cheap, effective, and my skin can tolerate it. I’ll consider a mandelic acid once my skin is feeling a bit more robust.
Mandelic acid is great for those who can't tolerate BHA. Mandelic is the only oil-soluble AHA that has the same effects as BHA, but much gentler. Also anti-inflammatory and so on. My most repurchased exfoliant.. hmm.. It must be a Swedish brand called BeautyAct 2% BHA + 1% zinc. I also like the NAAP from NIOD. CeraVe blemish control serum and wash is really good and I will buy them again. Especially the wash!
ive repurchased the PC 2% so many times I didnt even realize there was a 4%. I try other brands all the time but I always go back to the PC. I'll have to give the 4% a shot.
I have repurchased the TO lactic Acid and TO Salicylic Acid anhydrous Solution (I love this one because it is not drying and BHA tends to be drying sometimes)
I have GOT to try Paula’s Choice, especially the 4%. It’s been decades. (I’m old; too many good products to try!) AFTER I get through my 179 other exfoliants. 😆
Hi miss,i think you tried a great pick of brands that i like.The red one,i walked around like i Burned my skin for 2 weeks.I think youre skin looks much better nice and a glow.Thank you.
Ooh, the one in the red bottle can be pretty strong, especially for sensitive skin or those new to mandelic acid. Have you been able to find one they works better for you since then?;
Awesome, thank you 💕💖! I’ve repurchased TO & PC many times. & I still need to try GG, just can’t make it to that free shipping minimum yet but someday!!!
I use The Ordinary 20% peel only on my nose for blackheads once a week and love it! Paula's Choice Liquid BHA is my go-to and Peach and Lily's Lactic Acid serum for AHA!
Paula's Choice BHA 2%. I absolutely love this one!!! I may try the higher percentage just to see what happens. Peach Slices bha/aha is a good one. It's cheaper and close to the Paula's Choice. I always go back to Paula though. Drunk elephant tlc framboos I do use that on my off night from tretinoin. I didn't know they lowered the percentage! 😔 that changes things for me. Awesome review as always!!!
Hi Sarah there are only three I repurchase. Many years ago I used other things, but in the last several years my three of choice are: the paula's choice calm 1% BHA - this is the original and not the newly reformulated btw. I struggle to use 2%BHA on my face/neck/chest and this 1% works really well for me. It clears my pores without flaring my rosacea and is a really good gentle option. the 5% mandelic toner by wishtrend (as shown) - this is my AHA of choice and works well for me used once a week as part of my weekly facial. the cosrx refreshing ABC toner - a newer find, but this is my daily exfoliant of choice. It's super gentle and the only exfoliating product I've ever managed to use on a daily basis. It has a small amount of AHA and a BHA gentle derivative, but used daily my pores are kept clear and my texture has improved. it's also super hydrating as many K beauty toners are and just works for my skin. i'm aware it's a gentle option, but my skin needs gentle. I use this every morning. I've tried the GandG calm exfoliant shown and like it but it's expensive by comparison to these mentioned. I used to use the inkey list PHA toner, but prefer the mandelic acid toner so moved on from that a long time ago. My hyper sensitive, rosacea and eczema prone skin is really tricky to use exfoliants on, but the three mentioned work well for me. Best wishes.
I hadn't thought of using the 1% BHA from Paula's Choice on my neck area but I'm going to have to give that a try. Very good idea, hopefully my skin will tolerate that one better.
@@NOBSBeauty They've just reformulated it, but the previous version worked really well for me. The advantage of trying this one is you can buy it in a mini (30mls) to try it out. hope it works for you. I use it on my neck/chest and it's fine on me. x
I like the Paula’s Choice Calm 1% BHA lotion for prevention, the Paula’s Choice 9% BHA for my chin which usually has some closed comedones…that is the only product that really fixes them. I really like the Paula’s Choice 8% AHA leave-on gel but I find it gets in my super-sensitive ocular rosacea eyes overnight, so now I’m using the super strong Paula’s Choice AHA/BHA rinse off peel weekly instead. I don’t think the results are as good. I love The Ordinary’s 5% lactic acid. Going to try the 10% when the November sale drops, want to get those collagen-building effects! And I like Amlactin on my body!
i use the ordinary’s glycolic acid and 10% lactic acid on occasion. i’ve been using good molecules glycolic toner and overnight exfoliating treatment more though. love the toner on my face and the treatment serum on my face and body.
I was bummed when they lowered the DE from 12% to 10%. It is noticeable, which is a shame because I liked having AHA and BHA in one product. I’m working through it then going to give TO lactic a acid a try next. I have been using the wishtrend as a morning cleanse before Vitamin C and am so-so on it. TBH, the lifetime repurchase exfoliant award probably goes to Stridex . . .
The liquids are great (especially pretty wallet friendly). You just gave to be careful around your eyes and mouth. A little goes a long way and the bottles last so long!
Is it frangerance and essential oil free ? I didn't even know that it was an exfoliating product I have heard of it but I didn't think it was exfoliating.
@@heathersargent289 free of both fragrance and essential oil. Use it as the first step after washing face for exfoliation or use it after toner etc as a serum.
I'm 47 and I JUST recently started exfoliating. I've been too scared because of having sensitive skin. So, last month I bought Wishtrend's mandelic acid. I'm SUPER impressed with it. Today I bought Aveeno's new PHA exfoliator. I'm SUPER impressed as well. #winningsofar.
@@meechmo9427 Dr. Dray explains in a video how to use the Aveeno pha exfoliator. This is what I do. I cleanse my face. Then dab off excess water. Then I'll take maybe a dime size amount (it doesn't take much) rub it around for about 20 seconds and rinse. I could tell an immediate difference after 1 use.
I hadn't heard of this brand before so I always love finding out about me brands(especially indie or smaller ones). The ingredients list looks pretty good- probably geared towards normal to dry skin. Does contain a few acnegenic ingredients but nothing overwhelming. Will have to give them a try!
I think the only exfoliators I have ever repurchased is the PC 2% BHA liquid and the drunk elephant baby facial is the most repuchased but I don't leave it on the full time.
@@NOBSBeauty me either! The code silk for moisturizer or code glow for the serum!! Add it to your cart and it turns free with purchase of the new mask!
Great video. Is AHA necessary if I am using Tretinoin 0.05 every night? I would like to keep my skin barrier, and already using many actives like vitamin c, BPO, Azelaic acid with TRX acid.
I don't think using an exfoliant isn't always a must for everyone, especially when you're already using something like tretinion. It can be great for pigmentation, acne, and texture issues but it sounds like you've got those under control with your other products so I wouldn't worry about it unless you notice flakiness, blackheads, or anything like that.
For me it's Alpha skincare. Great glycolic acid products and very affordable. The body creams are heaven. They are on the strong side, so they are for people with experience particularly for the facial products. I think they've started formulating products with lower percentages now. I was turned on to the brand 20 years ago by my friend who's a dermatologist (they changed their name since then to Alpha It used to be alpha hydrox). She gave me samples, and I was hooked! Great product, great price, no unneeded ingredients and no fragrance. Edit to add- PC 4% BHA and PC BHA body lotion. I've purchased them well over a dozen times.
Ooh yes, I love Alpha Skincare- they had some of the first exfoliants and skin brightening products I ever used. So affordable too!
I’ve repurchased the ordinary 20% aha bha red mask peel. I rarely use it on my face. Sometimes I will in the summer, but my feet are the best thing using that for! During covid I couldn’t go get pedicures and I used that after getting out of the shower for about 20 min or so and it works so well!!
Really!? I have never thought of using it that way. Did you use it all over? Or just heels and tougher spots?
@@whitney1677 I use it all over my foot and ankle! I’ll also use it on arms and legs too, just not leave it on as long as I do my feet. Seriously try it out! It feels so nice!
@@bingo7829 I will try that later today thank you!!
@@gillypiexo you’re welcome! Hope it helps!
Love the series thank you. For you saying its a repurchase really means something to me. I've seen your declutter videos so I know you have a ton of stuff to use. Fun series thanks.
Oh thank you so much! 😃 It's crazy, out of everything I've tried most products just don't blow me away. It takes a lot for me to want to repurchase something, especially when instead I could be trying something new.
I am using This Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid. So happy to hear that it helps with collagen production. I have mature skin
Loving this “only” series from you!
I just have one exfoliant I use right now, since I’m new to tretinoin. I love the Inkey List PHA toner! Cheap, effective, and my skin can tolerate it. I’ll consider a mandelic acid once my skin is feeling a bit more robust.
Mandelic acid is great for those who can't tolerate BHA. Mandelic is the only oil-soluble AHA that has the same effects as BHA, but much gentler. Also anti-inflammatory and so on.
My most repurchased exfoliant.. hmm.. It must be a Swedish brand called BeautyAct 2% BHA + 1% zinc. I also like the NAAP from NIOD. CeraVe blemish control serum and wash is really good and I will buy them again. Especially the wash!
I've never heard of BeautyAct, I'm going to have to Google them and see their products!
ive repurchased the PC 2% so many times I didnt even realize there was a 4%. I try other brands all the time but I always go back to the PC. I'll have to give the 4% a shot.
I have repurchased the TO lactic Acid and TO Salicylic Acid anhydrous Solution (I love this one because it is not drying and BHA tends to be drying sometimes)
This is 4 Sure Gonna b so Helpful Sarah🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Thursday😀….
Happy Thursday! Thursday is my favorite day of the week because the next day is always Friday!
I have GOT to try Paula’s Choice, especially the 4%. It’s been decades. (I’m old; too many good products to try!) AFTER I get through my 179 other exfoliants. 😆
Hi miss,i think you tried a great pick of brands that i like.The red one,i walked around like i Burned my skin for 2 weeks.I think youre skin looks much better nice and a glow.Thank you.
Ooh, the one in the red bottle can be pretty strong, especially for sensitive skin or those new to mandelic acid. Have you been able to find one they works better for you since then?;
Awesome, thank you 💕💖! I’ve repurchased TO & PC many times. & I still need to try GG, just can’t make it to that free shipping minimum yet but someday!!!
I've heard G&G is working on a few new products so hopefully one of these days you'll find everything you need from them!
I use The Ordinary 20% peel only on my nose for blackheads once a week and love it! Paula's Choice Liquid BHA is my go-to and Peach and Lily's Lactic Acid serum for AHA!
Paula's Choice BHA 2%. I absolutely love this one!!! I may try the higher percentage just to see what happens. Peach Slices bha/aha is a good one. It's cheaper and close to the Paula's Choice. I always go back to Paula though. Drunk elephant tlc framboos I do use that on my off night from tretinoin. I didn't know they lowered the percentage! 😔 that changes things for me. Awesome review as always!!!
Peach Slices has really impressed me, such a great brand, very friendly for almost all skin types as well!
I switched from PC to peach slices because of the price. I absolutely love it!
Always interesting Sarah! Thankyou!
Hi Sarah there are only three I repurchase. Many years ago I used other things, but in the last several years my three of choice are:
the paula's choice calm 1% BHA - this is the original and not the newly reformulated btw. I struggle to use 2%BHA on my face/neck/chest and this 1% works really well for me. It clears my pores without flaring my rosacea and is a really good gentle option.
the 5% mandelic toner by wishtrend (as shown) - this is my AHA of choice and works well for me used once a week as part of my weekly facial.
the cosrx refreshing ABC toner - a newer find, but this is my daily exfoliant of choice. It's super gentle and the only exfoliating product I've ever managed to use on a daily basis. It has a small amount of AHA and a BHA gentle derivative, but used daily my pores are kept clear and my texture has improved. it's also super hydrating as many K beauty toners are and just works for my skin. i'm aware it's a gentle option, but my skin needs gentle. I use this every morning.
I've tried the GandG calm exfoliant shown and like it but it's expensive by comparison to these mentioned. I used to use the inkey list PHA toner, but prefer the mandelic acid toner so moved on from that a long time ago. My hyper sensitive, rosacea and eczema prone skin is really tricky to use exfoliants on, but the three mentioned work well for me. Best wishes.
I hadn't thought of using the 1% BHA from Paula's Choice on my neck area but I'm going to have to give that a try. Very good idea, hopefully my skin will tolerate that one better.
@@NOBSBeauty They've just reformulated it, but the previous version worked really well for me. The advantage of trying this one is you can buy it in a mini (30mls) to try it out. hope it works for you. I use it on my neck/chest and it's fine on me. x
I like the Paula’s Choice Calm 1% BHA lotion for prevention, the Paula’s Choice 9% BHA for my chin which usually has some closed comedones…that is the only product that really fixes them. I really like the Paula’s Choice 8% AHA leave-on gel but I find it gets in my super-sensitive ocular rosacea eyes overnight, so now I’m using the super strong Paula’s Choice AHA/BHA rinse off peel weekly instead. I don’t think the results are as good.
I love The Ordinary’s 5% lactic acid. Going to try the 10% when the November sale drops, want to get those collagen-building effects!
And I like Amlactin on my body!
I'm loving this series! Much appreciated! 😍
Great subject, Sarah. Love the exfoliates from the Ordinary and Alpha Care. Have the baby foot but hesitate to use it. Strong.
OOhh yes!! Baby Foot!! Last time I used it I fell asleep with it on for like 5 or 6 hours, great peeling and results - I was nervous though!
i use the ordinary’s glycolic acid and 10% lactic acid on occasion. i’ve been using good molecules glycolic toner and overnight exfoliating treatment more though. love the toner on my face and the treatment serum on my face and body.
I was bummed when they lowered the DE from 12% to 10%. It is noticeable, which is a shame because I liked having AHA and BHA in one product. I’m working through it then going to give TO lactic a acid a try next. I have been using the wishtrend as a morning cleanse before Vitamin C and am so-so on it. TBH, the lifetime repurchase exfoliant award probably goes to Stridex . . .
Thank you
*PC 2% BHA skin perfecting liquid exfoliant
*PC 10% advanced smoothing treatment
*PC 4% BHA pore refining treatment
*TO Lactic acid 10% + HA
*TO Glycolic acid 7% toning solution (only for my upper arms kp)
Oh yes, I also liked that 10% One from PC until I found favor with BHA's. I'll have to try The Ordinary Glycolic Toner again one of these days.
Hi,
the one by clinique 1.0 is also excellent!!
I've been interested in using liquids exfoliants! Thanks for the recommendations!
The liquids are great (especially pretty wallet friendly). You just gave to be careful around your eyes and mouth. A little goes a long way and the bottles last so long!
I will be repurchasing the Mixsoon Bean Essence. I think it is lactic acid, it makes my face so smooth that I can't stop touching with just 1 use.
Is it frangerance and essential oil free ? I didn't even know that it was an exfoliating product I have heard of it but I didn't think it was exfoliating.
@@heathersargent289 free of both fragrance and essential oil. Use it as the first step after washing face for exfoliation or use it after toner etc as a serum.
@@crystal2484 k Kool thank you so much for letting me know, I'll have to try it.
Oh wow, another brand mentioned that I had not heard of, going to do some more googling on that brand!
I like Drunk Elephant’s Lactic Acid serum. I will try Sunday Riley’s after I use my current stock of AHAs up.
I should do a versus of those two products. Hadn't thought about that until just now.
I'm 47 and I JUST recently started exfoliating. I've been too scared because of having sensitive skin. So, last month I bought Wishtrend's mandelic acid. I'm SUPER impressed with it. Today I bought Aveeno's new PHA exfoliator. I'm SUPER impressed as well. #winningsofar.
I just bought this and also have sensitive skin. I’m so excited to try it!!
@@meechmo9427 Dr. Dray explains in a video how to use the Aveeno pha exfoliator. This is what I do. I cleanse my face. Then dab off excess water. Then I'll take maybe a dime size amount (it doesn't take much) rub it around for about 20 seconds and rinse. I could tell an immediate difference after 1 use.
Could you review the Doré moisturizer? It's an EWG certified line by Garance Doré. Wondering if it's any good. Love all your videos!
I hadn't heard of this brand before so I always love finding out about me brands(especially indie or smaller ones). The ingredients list looks pretty good- probably geared towards normal to dry skin. Does contain a few acnegenic ingredients but nothing overwhelming. Will have to give them a try!
@@NOBSBeauty Yayyy! Love all of your reviews by the way. I check here first before buying, 9/10.
I think the only exfoliators I have ever repurchased is the PC 2% BHA liquid and the drunk elephant baby facial is the most repuchased but I don't leave it on the full time.
Brandefy made a dupe of the drunk elephant mask.. kinda wanna try it soon.
If u buy it theres codes for free moisturizer or serum let me know if u want it they emailed it few weeks ago
Ooh interesting, I'm going to have to check out Brandefy, haven't used anything from them before!
@@NOBSBeauty me either! The code silk for moisturizer or code glow for the serum!! Add it to your cart and it turns free with purchase of the new mask!
I have seen that brand before on Amazon I think but didn't know anything about them. I may have to try it. Thanks for letting us know about it Matt.
Have you seen PC now have a 1% BHA?
Oh I just saw that on their site, very excited to try it out!
They’ve had it for years! They just slightly “improved” the formula and redid the packaging.
@@juliaangelina1984 this is a new collection just released in collaboration with Gothimista.
@@NOBSBeauty lovely, I will watch your review when you publish it.
@@jamiliawallace9103 it’s just the Calm line revamped. I have a bottle of the old 1% BHA in my bathroom right now.
Farmacy, Honeymoon Glow
May we have a vid on very light moisturizers?
Frugal to Expensive 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽☺️
Man-del-ick, not man-del-a-ick…love your videos!
😊 I'm going to keep trying to say it right, I'm so bad, between my terrible accent and my terrible pronunciation it's a recipe for disaster, lol!
@@NOBSBeauty I love your accent! It’s my favorite American accent.
Great video. Is AHA necessary if I am using Tretinoin 0.05 every night? I would like to keep my skin barrier, and already using many actives like vitamin c, BPO, Azelaic acid with TRX acid.
I don't think using an exfoliant isn't always a must for everyone, especially when you're already using something like tretinion. It can be great for pigmentation, acne, and texture issues but it sounds like you've got those under control with your other products so I wouldn't worry about it unless you notice flakiness, blackheads, or anything like that.
@@NOBSBeauty thank you 🙏🏻
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Thank you